Thursday, July 29, 2010

FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

We don't care what you know. We want to know, do you care? If you show us you care, we will follow you anywhere. - Anonymous

1. A leader today may be suffering from lack of confidence from own team mates. As a leader he is as highly visible, vulnerable targets of discontent, caught in crossfire between elders and the aspiring young. Expectedly, the chief's job can at times be a thankless one.

2. So as a willing leader, he is exposed to susceptible and target for both sides. He usually does an excellent job dodging the accusation being thrown by the public and the various interest and pressures groups. The really tough part is when forces from within begin the dagger. And the job becomes toughest when that most devastating of all is the vote of no confidence.

3. Throughout human relations process, the role of the leader is a crucial one that needs to be thoroughly understood if a fruitful relationship is be achieved and maintained. The moment the new team has been recognized, the leader must be prepared to devote more time and attention to mending relations. The leader must become educated about what is undoubtedly a difficult arena and be willing to work toward rapport with members representing the grassroots.

4. The leader who understands the role in a committee relations process is likely to be one who deals open-handedly and recognizes fully the individual right to exist and to represent its members' wishes. Such a leader is also willing to commit to a harmonious relationship--bearing in mind that the members are still voters.

5. Indeed, failure of a leader to participate fully in the leadership relations process and to recognize and communicate the need for an open, harmonious relationship with the team mates may itself be the root of no-confidence vote, often even triggering it.

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